Travel destination in India, Matheran

 

General Information about MATHERAN

Matheran :
Area :
Altitude: 750 metres.
Languages : Marathi, Hindi, English.
Best Time to Visit : November-February and April-June.
State : Maharashtra.
STD Code : 02148.

About Matheran

Matheran is an idyllic hill station in Maharashtra that is popular for its scenic beauty and laid back pace. If you are looking forward to some peaceful moments travel to Matheran Maharashtra. Time seems stand still in this part of Maharashtra. Hill Resorts in India provides an overview of the beautiful hill station.

Centuries have passed since an Englishman Hugh Mallet discovered Matheran in 1850 but little has changed in Matheran. As the common mode of transport in this tiny hill station is rickshaws and buggy.

HOW TO REACH

By Air : Nearest airport is the Mumbai at 100-km.

By Rail : Nearest railway station is Neral at 21-km.

By Road : State Transport buses regularly ply from Mumbai and Pune to Matheran.

PLACES TO VISIT IN MATHERAN

Echo point : offers a panoramic view and allows you to enjoy the echo's.

King George point : A must visit point in monsoon as it offers a beautiful view of the waterfall formed by the water overflowing from Charlott Lake. One can even reach he mouth of the waterfall with care, strong wind prevents the water from falling down and throws it back.

Gandhi Museum : The 300-year-old palace now converted into Museum has a picture gallery, a library of personal memorable of the Mahatma Gandhi and an exhibit of South Indian handicrafts and village industries.

Charlott Lake : I t's the only water source atop Matheran nad it provides water to entire Matheran.

Louisa Point : I t offers a beautiful face on view of the waterfall seen from the King George point.

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